Learning & Teaching

About this course

Learning and teaching in educational settings is a profession that shapes the development of children and young people at every stage. Teaching assistants, learning support workers, and education practitioners in schools and other settings play an increasingly important and recognised role in providing high-quality education, particularly for pupils with additional needs or those who require targeted support. Developing professionally in this field requires both practical experience and the theoretical understanding that comes from studying child development, pedagogy, inclusion, and the educational environment in a structured academic context. This two-year foundation degree at the University of St Mark and St John is specifically designed for people who are already working or volunteering in educational settings and who want to develop their careers by gaining a recognised qualificati

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Other Educational Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 35% of graduatescards →

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